Finances
What is the maximum dollar amount of support one student can receive in one summer?
$4800
What is the most important question on the application?
The engaged scholarship essay question.
Is advising required to apply for a Lang Center summer grant?
Yes
Do students need to have an internship offer in hand at the time of applying for a Lang Center grant?
No
Which students need to complete a Travel Health Check at Worth before their summer experience?
Any student traveling internationally.
If a student has an internship that is 10 weeks long and part-time (less than 35 hrs/week), what is the maximum amount of funding that they are eligible for?
$2400 (half of $4800)
What is the deadline for applications for Summer 2019?
Wednesday, February 6 at 3:59PM EST.
If a student is interested in the Chester Community Fellowship, who should they schedule an advising appointment with?
Ashley Henry
How many internships should students apply to?
At least 10.
What are some good tips for adjusting to a 9-5?
Sleep, Eat Well, Distribute Tasks, etc.
Can part of my summer grant go to pay a fee to participate in a program?
No.
What *new* question is being added this year?
Please explain how the grant will impact your ability to participate in the experience.
A student wants to apply for Faculty-Led Engaged Research. Who should they schedule an advising appointment with?
The faculty member with which they would like to work.
What main resource does the Lang Center have to help students with their internship searches?
Social Impact Host Site Database & Map
Who should I call in the event of an emergency?
Swarthmore Public Safety, No matter where you are!
What is the maximum amount a student can claim as "summer earnings"?
$2500
Who evaluates applications?
All applications are blindly reviewed by faculty, staff, and students (past recipients).
What does a student need to do to schedule and prepare for an advising session with an LCA?
Either by Google Form or email; they then need to fill out a pre-advising form.
What should a student do if it is April 30 and they still do not have an internship host site?
Schedule a meeting with a Lang Center staff member ASAP.
Do students have health insurance over the summer?
Yes. College plans go from mid-end of August each year to the next.
Will my grant be taxed?
It depends! Refer to handbook.
Name at least one "named award" that the Lang Center administers.
Asian American Nonprofit
Belive Social Action
Cilento Family Community Service
Class of 61 Arts & Social Change
Gilmore Stott Service
Nason
Anderson
Lenfest
Lubar (travel somewhere never been)
Miller Environmental Preservation
Penrose International
Robbins/Chang
Sager
Can also accept: SBAN or Hawai'i/Swarthmore
Can LCAs schedule an advising session during their shift?
Only if their shift is at night.
What should I do after I accept an internship offer?
Withdraw from any and all outstanding application processes.
Do students traveling abroad need to purchase extra insurance?
No, the College purchases this for students.